Signs and symptoms of tramadol addiction

Tramadol is a synthetic opiate agonist that provokes physical dependence or addiction after regular use. But what are the signs and symptoms of tramadol addiction? And after you finish tramadol withdrawal treatment, what’s next? Find out how to help yourself or a loved one addicted to tramadol here. And ask us your questions about tramadol or treatment for tramadol addiction at the end.

Tramadol addiction signs

There are many signs and of tramadol addiction; some are physical, some are emotional, and others are behavioural. Physical signs of tramadol abuse can include:

Symptoms of tramadol addiction

The primary symptom of tramadol addiction usually become apparent when tramadol use is stopped. The inability to stay away from tramadol, or craving tramadol is the main symptom of tramadol addiction. The uncontrollable, compulsive craving, seeking and use of tramadol is a pretty good indicator that tramadol addiction is present.

Tramadol addiction symptoms: Can they be treated?

Yes!

But getting someone to admit they have a problem with their tramadol use is tough. In some cases, you may have to organize a formal or informal intervention for your loved one. An intervention is a process involving family and friends who care about a person struggling with addiction. Interventions gather these people together to confront the tramadol addict and ask him or her to accept treatment.

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Once a tramadol addict agrees to seek support, you can begin to consider what type of addiction treatment would be best. Assessment and screening for both physical and psychological tramadol dependence helps determine a treatment plan. Tramadol addiction treatment can be administered in either an ipatient or outpatient treatment setting. Inpatient tramadol rehab programs are residential, while outpatient programs allow you to stay at home. Specific ways professionals treat tramadol addiction include:

Behavioral modification – Here, the primary focus is to empower the individual is to control compulsive drug use.

Pharmaceutical treatment – Medications are sometimes used as complementary treatment or on their own, and involve the prescription of medication to control cravings, withdrawal and relapse.

Cognitive therapies – This type of therapies includes psychotherapies those that focus on conscious mental processes. They seek to eliminate unhealthy or non-productive thought processes.

Support groups – 12 step group participation or self-help groups like SMART Recovery, Rational Recovery, or SOS Recovery are encouraged to help manage lifelong abstinence from tramadol.

Help with tramadol addiction questions

Still have questions about how to help tramadol addiction? Maybe you have an experience to share? If so please, share your questions and experiences about tramaol addiction below and we will respond to you personally and promptly.

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3 Responses to “Signs and symptoms of tramadol addiction”

kolapo

3:54 pm October 4th, 2015

Please what is the cure or meditation that can be done or taken to solve tramadol taken with alcohol and how long does it last after been taken 6weeks ago ? The first symptoms was i wasn’t able to breath properly , fast heart beat and slow heart beat with feeling conscious to collapse.

After 6weeks ago i have the same symptoms when i have like electric shock in my left feet and light headache feeling that the arrest will occur again , yes it does happen but its symptoms has reduced light attack on like before the fast beat last for 45-50mins before i became fine. now its like 2mins. How can these be stopped ?

Hi Kolapo. Did you take tramadol mixed with alcohol that only time six weeks ago or you are taking them together constantly? You shouldn’t still be experiencing side effects from month and a half ago. If you are feeling any worrisome effects, it’s best to seek medical help.

Margaret

4:10 am January 22nd, 2016

I have been on Tramadol for about 5 years for back problems. I have only heard lately that it can be addictive, I am begin to worry that I might get hooked on it. I do not have any of the symptom’s listed. except the sleeping. I cannot walk for the pain without it. What should I do? I do not take other medicine and only 4 of these a day. I do not tolerate medicines very well and that is the reason I have stayed with this.

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